Speaking before the Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, Lam commented on Wong’s resignation, saying: “I accepted his explanation and resignation – and I hope society will accept this move by him.”

Reporters asked her how the case compared to that of Cheng.

“[It] is not the same as the case of the justice secretary – I think there is no need for everyone to make unnecessary associations,” she said, adding that the issue involving Teresa Cheng was dealt with in various ways. Cheng is now focusing on her duties, Lam said.

She said those taking up committee positions related to broadcasting and communications should be reminded to review their assets carefully owing to the sensitivity of policies in the area.

When Wong was asked to compare his resignation with other scandal-hit officials who have refused to resign, he said: “The way to handle this is my own personal choice – it is unrelated to how other people handle things, and I cannot comment on other people’s views.”

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